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P815 AFJ

1996 Proton Persona Compact

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 AFJ
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,711 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 105,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 103,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt stalk surround insecure

nearside wiper rubber split

slight smearing to nearside windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,969 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt stalk surround insecure

nearside wiper rubber split

slight smearing to nearside windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,859 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to both rear brake backplates

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear footbrake efficiency on 80kgs

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,126 miles

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,330 miles

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Jun 2011 95,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

long handbrake travel

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2009 91,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside wiper split

Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,226 miles

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

long handbrake travel

slight smearing to nearside screen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic surround insecure

radiator veins deteriorating

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact?

Based on 30,558 MOT tests across 3,950 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,777
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,449
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,267
Stop lamp not working 1,120
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P815 AFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P815 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P815 AFJ registered?

P815 AFJ is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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